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garlic shrimp in coconut milk

Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk

Anna Chwistek
This fragrant 20-minute meal is a seafood-lover’s dream. Seared shrimp simmered in a creamy garlic coconut sauce enhanced with lime juice and just the right amount of honey. It’s light, delicate and super flavorful.
4.75 from 39 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.1 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small brown onion finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) coconut milk full fat
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro more for serving
  • chili flakes for serving
  • freshly cracked black pepper for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder to a bowl. Stir to combine, set aside.
  • Mince the garlic. Finely chop the onion and chop the cilantro.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high. Place shrimp in a single layer. Sear, 1 minute per side. Remove from skillet.
  • Reduce heat to low, add garlic and onion. Sauté until soft and fragrant for about 3 minutes. Pour in ¾ of the coconut milk. Combine the remaining coconut milk with cornstarch and add to the skillet. Stir in fish sauce, honey and lime juice. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and return shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat and simmer for 1 minute or until heated through. Taste and adjust the amount of fish sauce and lime juice (by teaspoon).
  • Top with cilantro, chili flakes and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 208mgSodium: 1085mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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